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Marina Bay Sands Sky Park and Infinity Pool – Best Spot To See Singapore Skyline and More!

Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool

Ever since Marina Bay Sands opened in April 2010, we’ve wanted to visit the Marina Bay Sands Skypark to see the views of Singapore from the 57th floor observatory.

After splurging at Todai Buffet Restaurant at B2 of Marina Bay Sands, we finally received some complimentary tickets to the skypark (part of a promotion at MBS) and got to visit the sky park!

Entrance to Marina Bay Sands Skypark
Entrance to Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Entrance to Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Ticket Prices of Sands Skypark

Ticket Prices of Sands Skypark
Ticket Prices of Sands Skypark

Ticket Prices of Sands Skypark

The tickets cost $20 for adults, $14 for children aged 2-12 years old , $17 for senior citizens aged 65 years and above. There’s also guided tours held daily at a first come first served basis. Hence, it would be wise to buy the tickets early and sign up for the complimentary tours of the skypark. The tour would allow you to visit the infinity pool, otherwise you can only see the sky pool from a distance. The pool used to be open for visits to the public but guess the hotel guests didnt enjoy others walking pass and taking photos of them in pool…

There is actually an alternative way to enter the skypark. You can visit any of the skypark dining venues, namely Ku De Ta, Sky on 57 or The Chocolate Bar. For the same price of $20 bucks, you can also enjoy a beer (could be cheaper for soft drinks) and enjoy complimentary visit to the sky park. The entry area would be at the various restaurant counters – do visit the information counter for directions.

Time spent in queuing for skypark tickets
Time spent in queuing for skypark tickets

Time spent in queuing for skypark tickets

Miniature Model of Marina Bay Sands
Miniature Model of Marina Bay Sands

Miniature Model of Marina Bay Sands

After spending some time in the queue and seeing the miniature model of MBS, we got into the lift up to the 56th floor. The lift was rather fast and there wasnt much issue with pressure difference of the ear. As the lift opened at the 56th floor, there was a lift attendant to guide us towards the park so as to control the “human traffic” as there were others taking the lift down as well.

First Floor – Inside the Lift up to Sands Skypark
First Floor – Inside the Lift up to Sands Skypark

First Floor – Inside the Lift up to Sands Skypark

Lift Attendant at the 56th Floor
Lift Attendant at the 56th Floor

Lift Attendant at the 56th Floor

Views of Attractions and Singapore City Skyline around Marina Bay Sands

The Marina Bay Sands Sky Park offers fantastic views of the city skyline as well as the attractions around MBS. Here are some views from the top of the Sands Skypark!

Marina Barrage – Our Favourite Picnic Spot
Marina Barrage – Our Favourite Picnic Spot

Marina Barrage – Our Favourite Picnic Spot

Gardens By the Bay – A Park in the City
Gardens By the Bay – A Park in the City

Gardens By the Bay – A Park in the City

Singapore Flyer – Day View
Singapore Flyer – Day View

Singapore Flyer – Day View

Singapore Flyer – Night View (Sponsors for a better camera anyone)
Singapore Flyer – Night View (Sponsors for a better camera anyone)

Singapore Flyer – Night View (Sponsors for a better camera anyone?)

Esplanade and Swissotel (Tallest Hotel in South East Asia)
Esplanade and Swissotel (Tallest Hotel in South East Asia)

Esplanade and Swissotel (Tallest Hotel in South East Asia)

The Float @ Marina Bay – Venue of the National Day Parade (NDP)
The Float @ Marina Bay – Venue of the National Day Parade (NDP)

The Float @ Marina Bay – Venue of the National Day Parade (NDP)

Singapore City Skyline Central Business District (CBD)
Singapore City Skyline Central Business District (CBD)

Singapore City Skyline Central Business District (CBD)

Boat Quay and Clarke Quay – Dining and Night Life
Boat Quay and Clarke Quay – Dining and Night Life

Boat Quay and Clarke Quay – Dining and Night Life

Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool
Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool

Marina Bay Sands Infinity Pool

Art Science Museum – Currently showing Harry Potter and Andy Warhol
Art Science Museum – Currently showing Harry Potter and Andy Warhol

Art Science Museum – Currently showing Harry Potter and Andy Warhol

Avalon Louis Vuitton (LV) and the Board Walk – Great place to walk and see the Marina Bay
Avalon Louis Vuitton (LV) and the Board Walk – Great place to walk and see the Marina Bay

Avalon Louis Vuitton (LV) and the Board Walk – Great place to walk and see the Marina Bay

Helix Bridge linking MBS to the Floating Platform and Marina Square (More Shopping!)
Helix Bridge linking MBS to the Floating Platform and Marina Square (More Shopping!)

Helix Bridge linking MBS to the Floating Platform and Marina Square (More Shopping!)

HDB Flats (Singapore Subsidised Housing) in the distance
HDB Flats (Singapore Subsidised Housing) in the distance

HDB Flats (Singapore Subsidised Housing) in the distance

Construction of the New National Stadium – Sports Hub
Construction of the New National Stadium – Sports Hub

Construction of the New National Stadium – Sports Hub


Views of the Singapore City Skyline in the Day

Whats there At the Sands Sky Park

As mentioned, there are restaurants such as Ku De Ta and Sky on 57 at the skypark. There’s also a mini kiosk for food and drinks as well as a souvenir shop. You will also see this iconic mast at the front of the skypark.

Mast at the front of the Sands Sky Park
Mast at the front of the Sands Sky Park

Mast at the front of the Sands Sky Park

Souvenir Shop and Food Kiosk at the top of Sands Sky Park MBS
Souvenir Shop and Food Kiosk at the top of Sands Sky Park MBS

Souvenir Shop and Food Kiosk at the top of Sands Sky Park MBS

Night Views from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park

Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night
Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night

Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night

Another view of Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night
Another view of Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night

Another view of Singapore Skyline from MBS at Night

The new Marina Cruise Centre – Think that is Voyager of the Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruise
The new Marina Cruise Centre – Think that is Voyager of the Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruise

The new Marina Cruise Centre – Think that is Voyager of the Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruise


View of the Singapore City Skyline at Night

Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you may see some fireworks from surrounding events as well!

Fireworks seen from Sands Sky Park
Fireworks seen from Sands Sky Park

Fireworks seen from Sands Sky Park

Another view of the Fire Works from MBS Sky Park
Another view of the Fire Works from MBS Sky Park

Another view of the Fire Works from MBS Sky Park

Magnificent Sunsets seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park

Each evening, there will be throngs of crowd gathering at the left side of the sky park (hope this doesnt cause any stability issues to the ship :p) to view the magnificent sunset. Here’s a progression of the sunset…

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 1
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 1

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 1

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 2
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 2

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 2

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 3
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 3

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 3

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 4
Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 4

Sunset as seen from Marina Bay Sands Sky Park 4

Hope you’ll find time and enjoy a visit to the Marina Bay Sands Sky Park! Do leave us your comments after your next visit!

We’ll leave you now if views of the city just after sunset! Enjoy!

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20th World Orchid Conference (WOC) at Marina Bay Sands with Preview of Gardens by the Bay

20th World Orchid Conference (WOC) at Marina Bay Sands

Seriously, we did not know that the World Orchid Conference (WOC) was already into its 20th year but we were pleasantly surprised by the splendid showcase of orchids by various groups from all over the world…

20th World Orchid Conference (WOC)

Logo of the 20th World Orchid Conference WOC
Logo of the 20th World Orchid Conference WOC

At the entrance…

Wall to the entrance of 20th World Orchid Conference WOC
Wall to the entrance of 20th World Orchid Conference WOC

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $9 for senior citizens or students. There are also 10% discounts for ntuc, passion, safra (among the cards we can remember). The cost of this price also includes a preview of Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome (an air conditioned indoor display of plants and vegetation) scheduled to open in 6 months time in 2012.

Ticket to 20th World Orchid Conference WOC (includes preview of Gardens by the Bay)
Ticket to 20th World Orchid Conference WOC (includes preview of Gardens by the Bay)

There is also complimentary shuttle bus service from Marina Bay MRT to Gardens by the Bay to the Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre (looping in that order)

Complimentary shuttle service from Marina Bay MRT to Gardens by the Bay to Marina Bay Sands , Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Complimentary shuttle service from Marina Bay MRT to Gardens by the Bay to Marina Bay Sands , Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Entrance to the 20th WOC World Orchid Conference at Marina Bay Sands
Entrance to the 20th WOC World Orchid Conference at Marina Bay Sands
Map of the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference) at Marina Bay Sands
Map of the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference) at Marina Bay Sands

Before we start, perhaps we should learn more about orchids and its origin…

Parts of the Orchid
Parts of the Orchid
Words in the gents...bet you didnt know about this!
Words in the gents…bet you didnt know about this!

Close to the entrance are the VIP orchids such as this named after Nelson Mandela

Orchid named after Nelson Mandela
Orchid named after Nelson Mandela

and of course our national flower – The Vanda Miss Joaquim

Vanda Miss Joaquim at 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference)
Vanda Miss Joaquim at 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference)

The organisers have put in much effort to bring in different orchids and their hybrids from all over the world…

Orchids from all over the world at the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference)
Orchids from all over the world at the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference)

Unique orchids include…

5 petaled Orchid
5 petaled Orchid
Brown Orchids
Brown Orchids
Hybrid Pitcher Orchid Plants
Hybrid Pitcher Orchid Plants
Orchid that looks like a crib with a baby inside
Orchid that looks like a crib with a baby inside
2 Petaled Orchid
2 Petaled Orchid
Triangular Shaped Orchid
Triangular Shaped Orchid
Arty Farty Close Up Shot of really small Orchids
Arty Farty Close Up Shot of really small Orchids

There are also displays from different societies and countries from all over the world such as

Orchid displays from Indonesia
Orchid displays from Indonesia
Orchid Display from the UK
Orchid Display from the UK
Orchid displays from Malaysia
Orchid displays from Malaysia

There were also real pitcher plants…

Real pitcher plants
Real pitcher plants

a huge one at that…

Huge pitcher plant
Huge pitcher plant

as well as flower arrangements…

Orchid Bridal Hand Bouquets
Orchid Bridal Hand Bouquets

the winner…

Winner of Orchid Bridal Hand Bouquet
Winner of Orchid Bridal Hand Bouquet
Winning Flower Arrangement
Winning Flower Arrangement
Other winners of flower arrangement
Other winners of flower arrangement
An appeal for aid to Japan
An appeal for aid to Japan

There are also displays for competition at the schools and junior levels…

Displays after the competition
Displays after the competition
One of the winners
One of the winners
Yet another winner
Yet another winner
Cute Theme
Cute Theme

The standing categories…

Shaped like the flyer
Shaped like the flyer
The winner...
The winner…

Some walkabout videos at the 20th WOC (World Orchid Conference) at the Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre…


Walk about Part 1


Walk about Part 2


Walk about Part 3


Revolving Petronas Tower

Gardens by the Bay

Next we headed to the Gardens by the Bay via the free shuttle service. The tickets to the WOC included a complimentary preview to the Gardens by the Bay! The shuttle bus came at a high frequency (i.e. short waiting time) at least during our wait. We waited for only about 5 minutes eventhough the expected waiting time was about 10-15 mins.

Map of the Gardens by the Bay
Map of the Gardens by the Bay
Iconic Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay with Marina Bay Sands as the backdrop
Iconic Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay with Marina Bay Sands as the backdrop
Iconic outer view of the Flower Dome
Iconic outer view of the Flower Dome
Entrance to the Flower Dome
Entrance to the Flower Dome

As we entered, we were awed by the huge strange looking trees and cactus. The temperature was quite cold (around 23 degrees). The temperature and humidity is strictly controlled in here for these vegetation and plants to flourish…

The Flower Dome is about 45 metres high and spans 1.2 hectares. The most eye catching plant in the Flower Dome has got to be the Baobabs. The bulbous trunks (looking like a prenant tree) helps the tree to store water during dry seasons. They are also known as bottle trees.

Throughout the Flower Dome, there are other gardens such as the Succulent Garden (mostly cacti), the Australian Garden, the South American Garden, Mediterranean Garden as well as the Olive Grove so do take time to check them out as well!

Another view from within
Another view from within
View of the trees with bulbous trunks that store water
View of the trees with bulbous trunks that store water
View from the highest point in the flower dome
View from the highest point in the flower dome

We were directed by the staff to make a loop to the highest point in the Flower Dome, before heading downstairs where the exit was. The overall feel was as if you had entered an enchanted garden. It was amazing to see Singapore having such an attraction!

 

Here are some videos from within for our readers…


Preview of Gardens by the Bay Part 1


Preview of Gardens by the Bay Part 2


Preview of Gardens by the Bay Part 3

Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Helix Bridge

Before we left the Marina Bay area altogether, we took some shots at the Shoppes as well as the Helix Bridge overlooking the Marina Bay…Enjoy!

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands


The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands


View of the Marina Bay from Helix Bridge Part 1


View of the Marina Bay from Helix Bridge Part 2 (The other end of the bridge)

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the 20th WOC as well as the Gardens by the Bay. The organisers have indeed put in alot of effort to make it all happen and here at 2bearbear.com we would like to congratulate them for a job well done!

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